Little Neon Limelight
by Houndmouth
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Apr 8, 2015
    80
    Houndmouth resurrect a blistering, off-its-hinges breed of Americana complete with tangible wild heart and soul.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    In word and sound Little Neon Limelight is an unashamedly backward-looking record, and it's all the better for it.
  3. The Guardian
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    They’re blessed with two great singers in the Dylanesque Matt Meyers and the more classically country-styled Katie Toupin, and when the members’ four voices combine, they really sound like they are breaking loose from their moorings.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 18, 2015
    78
    Houndmouth pulls it all together into a packed album without faltering.

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Alexanderlinde
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Little Neon Limelight is an album that includes some of the most consistently catchy and clever lyrics, hooks and licks in modernLittle Neon Limelight is an album that includes some of the most consistently catchy and clever lyrics, hooks and licks in modern rock/country. The opening track Sedona and its sister track For No One are both tender with an underlying maturity and bitterness. Tracks like 15 Years and By God are absolute rollercoasters. Gasoline and Otis are tender moments and the entire album is riddled with instantly memorable tracks. Not a single moment misfired or gets old upon repeat listening. Highlights include Sedona, For No One, 15 Years, Black Gold, My Cousin Greg, Gasoline, By God, and Say It.… Full Review »
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